INTEGRATION OF CONFIGURATIONAL METRICS IN THE STUDY OF URBAN CYCLING AT INTERMEDIATE SCALE
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https://doi.org/10.4013/arq.2022.181.02Abstract
Cycling as an urban transport mode is increasingly important to achieve sustainable development. It is common to study route characteristics that influence the decision to cycle. However, the use of configurational metrics is not, despite their usefulness. This work explores a more integrated methodological approach considering both classic cycling route variables and variables supported by urban form. To do this (i) a questionnaire was carried out; (ii) routes were mapped according to user preferences; (iii) the association between frequent bicycle use and route variables was studied. The case study focuses on the university community of a Spanish intermediate city. The results showed the relevance of configurational metrics to estimate cycling probabilities, even ahead of other more common ones. In addition, urban planning policies were discussed to promote this mode of transport.
Keywords: Urban transportation, urban morphology, intermediate cities.
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